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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The rule of law is an underlying constitutional principle requiring government to be conducted according to law and making [the government, just like the people,] answerable for [its] acts in the ordinary courts.  2, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law

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The rule of law … refers to a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and private … are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.  3, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law

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The rule of law vouchsafes to the citizens and residents of the country a stable, predictable and ordered society in which to conduct their affairs. It provides a shield for individuals from arbitrary state action.  3, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

La primauté du droit est un principe constitutionnel prépondérant selon lequel la loi s'applique au gouvernement [aussi bien qu'au peuple, le gouvernement devant] répondre de [ses] actes devant les tribunaux ordinaires.  2, record 1, French, - primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit

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[...] l'autorité gouvernementale [est] exercée légitimement que dans le respect de lois rédigées et publiques adoptées et exécutées selon les étapes de procédure établie de ce qu'on nomme l'application régulière de la loi. Le principe vise à protéger contre la gouvernance arbitraire [...] Ainsi, la primauté du droit s'oppose aux dictatures et à l'anarchie.  3, record 1, French, - primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit

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Le concept découle logiquement de l'idée voulant que la vérité, et donc le droit, est fondée sur des principes fondamentaux qui peuvent être découverts, mais qui ne peuvent être créés par un acte volontaire.  3, record 1, French, - primaut%C3%A9%20du%20droit

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A legal principle, of general application, sanctioned by the recognition of authorities, and usually expressed in the form of a maxim or logical proposition. Called a "rule", because in doubtful or unforeseen cases it is a guide or norm for their decision.  4, record 2, English, - rule%20of%20law

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As opposed to the more abstract "rule of law" which subordinates everyone to the law.  5, record 2, English, - rule%20of%20law

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Norme juridiquement obligatoire [...], quels que soient sa source [...], son degré de généralité [...], sa portée [...]  3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20droit

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Regla o precepto que integra el Ordenamiento Jurídico, emanada de los órganos competentes del Estado o de una fuerza social (ej. la costumbre) y establecida con carácter general y coercitivo para regular la convivencia social.  2, record 2, Spanish, - norma%20jur%C3%ADdica